Türkiye's Billions of Dollars Railway Ambition: Connecting China, Europe and the Middle East! Türkiye is accelerating its transformation into a major global trade and logistics hub, targeting stronger China–Europe freight connectivity by 2031 while developing strategic routes linking Central Asia, the Gulf and Europe. Four major transport corridors are shaping the region's future: 🚞 Middle Corridor: Connects China to Europe through Central Asia, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye. 🚄 Zangezur Corridor: Aims to strengthen connections between Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Central Asia through a new strategic transport link. 🚆 Iraq Development Road: A planned railway and highway network connecting Iraq's Grand Faw Port to Türkiye and European markets. 🚂 Modern Hijaz Railway: A proposed revival and expansion connecting Türkiye through Syria and Jordan toward Saudi Arabia, with longer-term ambitions to reach Oman. ✅ Faster and more diversified international trade routes ✅ Stronger access between Asian and European markets ✅ New investment opportunities in railways, ports and logistics ✅ Greater economic integration across the Middle East and Central Asia 🌐 The bigger picture: Türkiye aims to become a central crossroads of Eurasian trade, linking multiple regional freight networks into a more connected transport system. 💬 Could these corridors reshape global trade routes over the next decade?

🏛️ HARRAN: WHERE HISTORY LIVES BENEATH THE DOMES! 🌍✨ 📍 Harran, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye… A timeless land of history and culture. With thousands of years of history, distinctive architecture, and a rich cultural heritage, Harran is one of the most remarkable historical settlements in Anatolia. Its iconic domed beehive houses are not only architectural wonders but also precious reminders of the region’s deep-rooted history and traditions. 🏺🏡 🧱 Where Earth, Stone, and History Come Together! With their distinctive cone-shaped domes, Harran’s traditional houses stand out as remarkable examples of vernacular architecture. Built using traditional materials such as brick and mudbrick, these unique structures were designed to adapt to the region’s climate. Their architectural features help keep interiors cooler during the hot summer months, reflecting the ingenuity of generations who learned to live in harmony with nature. 🌿 Every Dome Tells a Story, Every Wall Preserves a Memory… Harran’s historic houses are much more than places to live. They represent the region’s traditional lifestyle, cultural identity, and architectural heritage, carrying the traces of the past into the present. With their timeless character, these extraordinary structures connect generations and offer visitors a glimpse into another era. 📸 An Unforgettable Destination for History and Culture Lovers! With its historic streets, earthy textures, and distinctive domes rising toward the sky, Harran offers a truly unique atmosphere for photographers, travelers, and cultural explorers. Every corner reveals a different perspective, showcasing the remarkable cultural richness of Şanlıurfa. ✨ Harran’s beehive houses are a legacy of the past, a treasure of the present, and a heritage worth preserving for future generations. Discovering our history, protecting our cultural heritage, and passing it on to future generations is a shared responsibility. Because some structures are far more than bricks and earth; they are the memory of a civilization, the identity of a region, and a living story connecting the past to the future. ❤️🌍 📍 Harran | Şanlıurfa, Türkiye 🏛️ Following the footsteps of history, discovering the heart of culture. #Şanlıurfa #Harran #HarranHouses #BeehiveHouses #HistoricHeritage #CulturalHeritage #AnatolianArchitecture #DiscoverTürkiye #HistoryAndCulture #TravelTürkiye #ExploreTheWorld #HiddenGems

IN 1890, A JAPANESE FISHING VILLAGE SAVED 69 TURKISH SAILORS. 95 YEARS LATER, TURKEY PAID IT BACK 🇯🇵🇹🇷 September 1890. An Ottoman warship called the Ertugrul was heading home from Japan when a typhoon threw it onto the rocks near Kushimoto, at the southern tip of Japan's main island. More than 500 sailors died. The people of the small island nearby ran down to the water in the storm and pulled survivors out. By many accounts, they had very little food themselves, and gave the sailors what they had. 69 men survived. Japan sent them home on two of its own warships. Japan mostly forgot. Turkey didn't. Generations of Turkish kids learned the story at school. March 1985. War between Iran and Iraq. Iraq announced it would shoot down any plane over Iran after a deadline. More than 200 Japanese were stuck in Tehran, and under Japan's laws at the time, its own military planes could not go and get them. Turkey sent two Turkish Airlines planes. They flew 215 Japanese out before the deadline. When people later asked why, the answer from Turkey kept coming back to one word. Ertugrul. Today, Kushimoto still holds a memorial for the sailors, and Turkey still sends people to stand there.

📍 Daman Village Community Garden, Mali 🇲🇱⁠ ⁠ Alhamdulillah, women in Daman village are tending and nurturing crops supported by your generous donations, bringing fresh, organic produce and food security to families in need.⁠ ⁠ From fresh peppers and okra to thriving papayas, this is your sadaqah in action. May Allah (swt) accept it from you and reward you abundantly.

İstanbul’un ve Boğaz’ın en zarif simgelerinden biri olan Ortaköy Camii (Büyük Mecidiye Camii), gün batımının altın ve kızıl tonlarıyla birleşerek büyüleyici bir manzara sunuyor. 1853 yılında Sultan Abdülmecid tarafından Nigoğos Balyan’a yaptırılan bu zarif eser, Barok mimarisinin Osmanlı estetiğiyle buluştuğu en görkemli örneklerden biridir. Geniş pencerelerinden süzülen ışıkla Boğaz’ın sularına yansıyan silueti, hemen arkasında uzanan 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü ile kentin tarihi ve modern yüzünü aynı karede birleştirir. Ortaköy sahilinde yürüyüş yapmak, Boğaz esintisi eşliğinde çay yudumlamak ve bu eşsiz gün batımı manzarasını seyretmek, İstanbul’da yaşanacak en unutulmaz deneyimlerden biridir. 🇹🇷 🇬🇧 Standing as one of the most elegant landmarks of Istanbul and the Bosphorus, the historic Ortaköy Mosque (Grand Mecidiye Mosque) presents a breathtaking view beneath the golden hues of sunset. Built in 1853 by Sultan Abdülmecid and designed by architect Nigoğos Balyan, this masterpiece is one of the finest examples of Ottoman Baroque architecture. Its ornate facade and tall windows reflect beautifully upon the waters of the Bosphorus, perfectly framed alongside the iconic Bosphorus Bridge. Strolling along the Ortaköy pier, enjoying a warm cup of tea by the waterfront, and watching the sunset over the strait remain among the most unforgettable experiences to enjoy in Istanbul.

🌍 Can you believe that Europe and Asia are just 700 meters apart in Istanbul?! Yes — less than one kilometer separates two continents at one of the most fascinating geographical points on Earth. 📍 This is the Bosphorus Strait, which divides Istanbul between its European and Asian sides, making the city one of the few major cities in the world located on two continents. 📏 Amazing Bosphorus Facts: • Length: About 31 km • Narrowest point: About 700 m • Widest point: Up to 3.7 km • Depth: Over 100 m in some areas • North: Black Sea • South: Sea of Marmara 🚢 But the Bosphorus is far more than a geographical boundary. It is a vital international waterway connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, and providing a maritime route toward the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. 🏙️ This extraordinary location gives Istanbul something very few cities can claim: One city. Two continents. One legendary strait. 🔥 Here’s the question: If you were standing on one side of the Bosphorus looking across at the other… Would you feel like you were looking at another continent or simply another part of the same city? 🇪🇺 Europe or 🌏 Asia? Which side would you choose to explore first — and why? #Geography #BosphorusStrait #Istanbul #Turkey #AsiaAndEurope

🪁🇹🇷🇵🇸 “Don’t Shoot Down Kites, Let the Sky Be Left for Children” 📍 The Ministry of National Education of Türkiye will organize the “Don’t Shoot Down Kites, Let the Sky Be Left for Children” event across all 81 provinces of Türkiye to draw attention to the ban on kites in Gaza and highlight children’s rights. 📆 From September 14 to 18, students, together with their parents, will take their calls for peace, education, and security to the sky through kites they have designed, along with drawings and messages. 📌 The initiative, implemented within the framework of the Turkish Century Education Model, aims to strengthen children’s awareness of compassion and global solidarity.

Efsaneden Beyaz Perdeye, Çanakkale’den Dünyaya: Truva Atı 🐴🏛️ ​Mitolojinin en büyük zeka hamlesi, Homeros’un İlyada destanından günümüze uzanan binlerce yıllık bir efsane... 10 yıl süren Truva Savaşı'nı bitiren o meşhur tahta at hilesi, bugün hâlâ insanlık tarihinin en ikonik hikayelerinden biri. ​Fotoğraftaki bu heybetli at ise hikayeyi modern dünyaya taşıyan çok özel bir parça: Brad Pitt’in başrolünde yer aldığı 2004 yapımı ünlü "Troy" (Truva) filminde kullanılan orijinal set maketi! Film çekimlerinin ardından Çanakkale kordonuna getirilerek sergilenmeye başlanan bu yapı, efsanenin doğduğu topraklarda tarihin ve sinemanın büyüleyici buluşmasını simgeliyor. ​Antik Truva kentinin mirasını bağrında taşıyan Çanakkale, efsaneleri yerinde yaşamak isteyen herkesi bekliyor! ​📍 Geyikli Çanakkale , Türkiye ​🇬🇧 ​Title: From Myth to the Big Screen: The Trojan Horse of Çanakkale 🐴🏛️ ​One of the greatest tactical ruses in mythology and a legend that has echoed through millennia from Homer’s Iliad... The famous wooden horse that ended the decade-long Trojan War remains one of history's most iconic tales. ​The impressive structure in this photo holds a special place in modern cinema: it is the original prop used in the blockbuster 2004 movie "Troy", starring Brad Pitt! Gifted to the city after filming, it now stands proudly along the waterfront promenade of Çanakkale, bridging ancient mythology with modern film history right where the legend was born. ​Home to the ancient city of Troy, Çanakkale invites everyone to walk through history and experience the myth firsthand. ​📍 Geyikli Çanakkale , Türkiye

Thousands of pairs of children's shoes were placed on Scheveningen Beach in The Hague on August 1 to commemorate children killed in Israel's attacks on Palestine's Gaza. The installation transformed part of the beach into a memorial, with the shoes symbolising the lives lost and highlighting the humanitarian impact of Israel's genocidal war. Participants gathered throughout the day to pay tribute to the victims and express solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Turkey–Saudi Arabia 🇹🇷🤝🇸🇦… Expanding Trade & Investment Partnership Toward New Economic Opportunities 🌍💼 Reports indicate that Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have signed a new protocol aimed at strengthening trade and investment relations between the two countries during the conclusion of the third meeting of the Turkish–Saudi Coordination Council. 📊 Context: The agreement reflects growing economic cooperation between Ankara and Riyadh as both countries seek to expand regional partnerships, diversify investments, and increase bilateral trade opportunities. 🌐 Key dynamics: 📈 Expanding bilateral trade and investment cooperation 🤝 Strengthening economic coordination between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia 🏗️ Supporting joint projects and regional economic partnerships 🌍 Enhancing connectivity between Middle Eastern markets 📌 Source: Statements from the Turkish Ministry of Trade regarding the Turkish–Saudi Coordination Council meeting #Turkey #SaudiArabia #Trade #Investment #Economy #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #Business #BreakingNews